Probe into Terrigal and Killarney Vale fires
Terrigal Presbyterian Church was cordoned off as a crime scene after a fire late on Saturday night engulfed the building. Just before midnight on December 2 crews from Fire and…
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Poppy’s off to Winter Youth Olympic Games
Avoca Beach athlete Poppy Noone is headed for Gangwon, South Korea, early next year to compete in the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (WYOG) as part of the 13-strong Australian…
Butt bins help keep Avoca pristine
There is a novel new addition to public areas at Avoca Beach – newly installed butt bins courtesy of community group Plastic Free Avoca Beach (PFAB). In an effort to…
Blues guitar phenomenon comes to the mountain
Australian blues guitar phenomenon Simon Kinny-Lewis and his band will play at a special fundraiser concert at Mangrove Mountain on December 16. Having performed and recorded with blues luminaries such…
New assistant coach for Mariners
Danny Schofield has been appointed as the Central Coast Mariners A-League assistant coach, assisting Mark Jackson, with whom he worked for a brief spell at Leeds United. As a player,…
Archibald development to include a voco hotel
The Archibald development on the site of the old Union Hotel at the corner of Donnison and Mann Sts, Gosford, is going ahead in leaps and bounds, with IHG Hotels…
Radar clocks Bentley at 137km/h
A South Australian driver has collected a hefty fine and six demerit points when he was caught driving 57km/h over the speed limit on the Central Coast. Tuggerah Lakes Highway…
Sarah Dimech in a league of her own
It is rare for a sportsperson to be positively acknowledged in Parliament for their achievements in the community, but for Sarah Dimech this has happened on two separate occasions. Dimech …
Big weekend of music at The Entrance
The Entrance will be live with music this coming weekend as the Rolling Sets festival returns to memorial Park on December 9 and 10, after the huge success of last…
Work gets started on Gosford uni campus
Work on the University of Newcastle’s new $63.8M Central Coast Campus in Gosford is set to begin following the launch of the project’s construction phase on Monday, December 4. University…
More special rate increases unjustified
Central Coast Council’s plan for two further special variation rate increases (worth about 30 per cent in total) are totally unjustified (Rate Rise Needs to Stay, CCN 418). Council claims…
Elderly man dies in car crash
A man has died after a two-vehicle crash on the state’s Central Coast. Just after midday on Sunday, December 3, emergency services attended the intersection of the Pacific Hwy and…
Cancellation of travel card disappointing
It is disappointing the NSW Labor Government has cancelled the Regional Travel Card (RTC) for eligible senior citizens. While recent press articles suggest the “baby boomers” are heading overseas for…
Terrigal bookkeeper scoops major award
Starting a new business and doubling growth in its opening year is a tough achievement for any entrepreneur, but Central Coast bookkeeper Summer To has defeated the odds and has…
Have your say on early childhood draft report
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed a draft report on the future of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Australia. The draft report, A path to universal early…
Time on dialysis led to book publishing for Buff Point author
When John Rook of Buff Point found himself requiring dialysis 15 hours a week, he knew he needed to do something to occupy his time and his mind. The former…
Major award for Tumbi Umbi pool
A 12m family pool at Tumbi Umbi has taken out a major national award. The Bigger is Better pool by Vogue Pools was named Best Family Pool by online marketplace…
Outstanding contribution to Aboriginal education
Central Coast students Abbie McTeare and Zali Reynolds have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Aboriginal education at the 18th annual Nanga Mai Awards. Abbie and Zali were among…
Local support for Aussie music
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid shed his customary shirt and tie on Thursday, November 20 – sporting a more casual look in support of Ausmusic T-shirt Day – an annual…
‘Protection works’ won’t protect
As a very concerned member of the community in regards to the proposed seawall, I would just like to ask why it is being called ‘coastal protection works’ when really…